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as in cuddling
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kissing
Jana, who is the oldest Duggar daughter, and Wissmann could be seen kissing in one photo and showing off Jana's growing bump in another.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Avoiding close contact, such as kissing or sharing drinks, with anyone who has respiratory symptoms also can limit spread.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Prior to that, photos had surfaced of Perry and Trudeau kissing on a yacht after they were previously spotted dining together in Canada shortly after Trudeau was spotted at Katy’s show in Montreal in July.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
In early October, Perry and Trudeau were photographed kissing while aboard the singer's yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The couple inadvertently confirmed the news at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, when they were spotted kissing and holding hands.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
But within weeks, the couple were spotted kissing and canoodling on Perry’s yacht off Southern California’s Santa Barbara coast.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Like in many other fields, the news seemed to indicate the future of kissing problem investigations belonged to AI.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Avoiding close contact, such as kissing or sharing drinks, with anyone who has respiratory symptoms also can limit spread.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Prior to that, photos had surfaced of Perry and Trudeau kissing on a yacht after they were previously spotted dining together in Canada shortly after Trudeau was spotted at Katy’s show in Montreal in July.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
In early October, Perry and Trudeau were photographed kissing while aboard the singer's yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The couple inadvertently confirmed the news at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, when they were spotted kissing and holding hands.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
But within weeks, the couple were spotted kissing and canoodling on Perry’s yacht off Southern California’s Santa Barbara coast.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Like in many other fields, the news seemed to indicate the future of kissing problem investigations belonged to AI.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing
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Goose then recovered from the chill by cuddling up in front of a fireplace.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their Mexican vacation comes after the pair rang in the New Year together—instead of partying the night away, the couple kept things simple, cuddling up on the couch to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes—the team Ramirez supports—take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Rinse the sink well after brushing your teeth and use a disposable disinfecting wipe to wipe out the sink and clean the faucet hardware quickly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Unlike the other two new breeds, Bolonki's coats require brushing several times a week to prevent matting.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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On Monday, the actress shared her latest Instagram carousel, which showed the actor smooching Alba on the cheek.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere in their conversation for VF, Hawke pointed out that Paltrow's Central Park kiss with Chalamet is reminiscent of a moment from Great Expectations, which saw the two actors smooching in the park.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
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The warrant stated that one of the children has been diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety, and has also reported having nightmares about Busfield touching him.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cut any limbs that are crossing or touching one another.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Harbour and Brown arrived together on the red carpet for the premiere of the latest season and were captured on camera laughing, hugging each other and posing for photos.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The pair have since amped up their public PDA, snuggling up everywhere from Madison Square Garden to the Golden Globes.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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